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Crude Oil WTI Sep '18 (CLU18)

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Crude Oil WTI Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Prices Retreat on Progress in US-Iran Peace Talks

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26) today is down -1.26 (-1.81%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26) is up +0.0335 (+1.16%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with crude falling to a 4.25-month low and gasoline rising to a 1-week high.  Crude prices are under pressure today amid signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks.  Also, dollar strength today is weighing on most commodity prices, including crude.  Today’s weekly EIA inventory report is mostly bullish as crude supplies fell more than expected to a 7.75-year low and gasoline stockpiles fell more than expected.

Crude prices tumbled today after a senior US administration official said US negotiators held positive discussions in Qatar and progress is being made on technical talks with Iran. Also, the Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump had decided against resuming a broad military campaign against Iran and told his staff that he didn't mind if the negotiations extended beyond the August 18 deadline. Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Crude Oil West Texas Intermediate
Contract Size
1,000 U.S. barrels (42,000 gallons)
Tick Size
1 cent per barrel ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (RTH 8:00a.m. - 1:30p.m.) (Settles 1:30p.m.) CST
Exchange
NYMEX
Point Value
$1,000
Margin/Maintenance
$10,789/9,809
First Notice Date
08/23/18
Expiration Date
08/21/18 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Crude Oil WTI Sep '18
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Sep Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 23, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
878,059 (-38,284)
1,030,665 (-51,017)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
350,026 (-10,978)
235,393 (-1,128)
Producers - Long / Short
661,908 (-28,152)
283,032 (-28,312)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
84,221 (-3,802)
615,703 (-16,375)
Managed Money - Long / Short
209,683 (-10,490)
126,811 (+2,866)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
140,343 (-488)
108,582 (-3,994)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
64.43 +4.53%
on 08/16/18
70.43 -4.37%
on 07/30/18
-0.91 (-1.33%)
since 07/20/18
3-Month
62.99 +6.92%
on 06/18/18
72.98 -7.71%
on 07/10/18
-4.19 (-5.86%)
since 05/21/18
52-Week
48.19 +39.76%
on 08/30/17
72.98 -7.71%
on 07/10/18
+19.16 (+39.76%)
since 08/21/17

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Crude Prices Retreat on Progress in US-Iran Peace Talks

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is down -1.26 (-1.81%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is up +0.0335 (+1.16%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with crude falling to a 4.25-month low...

CLQ26 : 68.32 (-1.70%)
RBQ26 : 2.9576 (+2.17%)
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CLN26 : 74.82s (-2.32%)
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Crude Prices Fall as Global Oil Supply Risks Ease

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Tuesday closed down -1.25 (-1.77%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed down -0.0063 (-0.22%). Crude oil and gasoline prices retreated on Tuesday, with crude settling...

CLQ26 : 68.32 (-1.70%)
RBQ26 : 2.9576 (+2.17%)
Nat-Gas Prices Rebound on Hot US Temps and Strong LNG Exports

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.094 (+2.96%). Nat-gas prices recovered from a 1.5-week low on Tuesday and settled sharply higher. Above-normal US temperatures and increased US...

NGQ26 : 3.207 (-2.08%)
How Low Can Crude Oil Go?

News of a deal to end hostilities between the U.S. and Iran has sent crude oil prices to the lowest level since March 2026. If the Strait of Hormuz opens to traffic and attacks cease, crude oil prices...

QAQ26 : 72.92s (-0.31%)
CLN26 : 74.82s (-2.32%)
CLQ26 : 68.32 (-1.70%)
Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

Crude is up today as Iran and the US's scheduled diplomatic meeting in Qatar is in question. While the US has been public about the planned meet, Iran has stated that no talks are scheduled. Despite the...

Crude Prices Slip as Global Oil Supply Risks Recede

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is down -0.59 (-0.83%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is up +0.0078 (+0.27%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are trading mixed today. Crude oil prices gave up an...

CLQ26 : 68.32 (-1.70%)
RBQ26 : 2.9576 (+2.17%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 68.90
1st Resistance Point 68.13
Last Price 67.35s
1st Support Level 66.55
2nd Support Level 65.74
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 72.98
Last Price 67.35s
Fibonacci 61.8% 63.51
Fibonacci 50% 60.58
Fibonacci 38.2% 57.66
52-Week Low 48.19

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